ArtsWave 2013 Annual Community Campaign Kick-Off on Fountain Square

ArtsWave, the region's largest funder of the arts, kicks off its annual community campaign on Friday, February 8 on Fountain Square at noon. 2013 ArtsWave Campaign Chair George Vincent will announce the fundraising goal for the campaign in brief remarks beginning at noon. Last year, over 38,000 individuals, foundations and corporations contributed $11.2 million to support local music, theatre, dance, museums and more that make the Greater Cincinnati region a great place to live.

The kick-off event includes a fun, participatory dance performance by Pones, Inc., ice carving, an appearance by Cincinnati Reds' mascot Mr. Redlegs and free ice skating courtesy of 3CDC from noon to 1 p.m. Free cookies and cocoa courtesy of crEATtions by Melody and Coffee Emporium will be available. Audience members are invited to wear red hates, scarves and gloves to join in the festivities.

Fountain Square is the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located at the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets in the middle of downtown, Fountain Square is a public space where Cincinnatians gather, celebrate and connect as a city. Presiding over the Square is the historic Tyler Davidson Fountain, dedicated in 1871 to the people of Cincinnati.